British backpacker jailed over fatal e-scooter crash in Australia
Alicia Kemp fatally struck a dad-of-two from behind while riding an e-scooter drunk (Picture: TikTok)
An English backpacker who killed a dad-of-two in a drunk e-scooter crash has been jailed in Australia.
Alicia Kemp, 25, from Redditch, Worcestershire, was sentenced in Perth today after pleading guilty to dangerous driving causing death while under the influence of alcohol.
Thanh Phan, 51, an engineer, died after Kemp crashed into him on the pavement in Perth city centre on May 31. She struck Mr Phan from behind at speed of around 20-25km/h (12-15mph).
The dad-of-two was taken to hospital, where he died days later following a bleed on the brain.
Thanh Phan, a structural engineer, suffered a brain bleed following the pavement e-scooter crash (Picture: ABC)
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Kemp, a criminology and psychology graduate, was found to be over Australia’s legal blood alcohol limit when she rode the scooter.
Her friend, who was a passenger on the scooter, suffered a fractured skull and broken nose in the crash.
Mr Phan’s family described him as a ‘beloved husband, father of two and dear friend.’
Kemp, who was in Australia on a working holiday visa, was sentenced to four years in prison, backdated to June 2025 for time already served following her guilty plea in August.
Her driver’s licence has also been suspended for two years.
The first time she could be eligible for release is in mid-2027.
Dangerous driving causing death carries a maximum sentence of over 20 years in prison.
Mr Phan’s death sparked a debate over controversial e-scooters in Australia.
Perth city leaders and councils in the surrounding Western Australian region ended up suspending hire services indefinitely following the tragedy.
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